Security
US-Senegal defence cooperation: A new direction for the US?
With the defence cooperation deal signed by the US and Senegal last week, the US is increasing its military foothold in Africa.
Syrian War Update: Risks Growing for Southern Turkey
A recent bombing in Gaziantep underscores the current elevated threat posed by the Islamic State to Turkey’s southern border provinces.
Syrian conflict headed in dangerous new direction
A number of factors suggest that the Syrian conflict is heading into a dangerous new direction for the West and the opposition forces.
Chechnya re-securitization increases political risk
Chechnya re-securitization as response to ISIS poses a major risk for businesses.
Opinion: Why human rights should matter to risk analysis
Often overlooked, the relationship between human rights and risk analysis has become increasingly important. A guest post by Nicolas Tenzer, Chairman of the Paris-based Centre for Study and Research for Political
Ethiopia is being destabilized by food insecurity and border disputes
Droughts caused by El Nino, in combination with terrorist insurgencies and political instability, is making East Africa is increasingly unstable
South Sudan risks entering a second round of conflict
South Sudan’s former rebel leader has returned to form a government with President Salva Kiir but the risk of instability and renewed conflict remains high.
Japan’s defense procurement boosts national security and industry
Japan’s role in regional defense procurement has steadily grown since 2014— fostering closer ties with nations wary of Beijing and boosting local industry.
Japan needs its own agenda to better trade ties with Russia
Recently, Sergey Lavrov visited Japan to discuss bilateral cooperation. The visit’s real aim was to stress the value to Russia of a more independent Japan.
Despite rising intolerance, India’s economy remains unaffected
Since 2014 India has seen rising levels of intolerance. However this disruption is not yet reflected in the country’s economic performance.
